Caption:
Manama, Bahrain (Jan. 23, 2007) -- Mine warfare ship USS Gladiator (MCM
11), an Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship, arrives in Bahrain. The
ship was transported from Ingleside, Texas, aboard Condock V, a heavy
lift vessel contracted by Military Sealift Command. Gladiator is one of
two new Avenger-class minesweepers that will be forward deployed here
in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Zeltakalns (RELEASED)
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